v. Obs. Pa. t. alehte. [f. A- pref. 1 intens. + LACCHE.] To get hold of, catch.
1154. O. E. Chron. (Laud MS.), an. 1123. Se kyng alihte dune of his hors and alehte hine betwux his earmes.
c. 1380. Sir Ferumb., 3098. And laiden a-doun hur fon, Alle þat þai þan alacche miȝt; þer na ascapedem non.
